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Video game · 2002

Xenosaga Episode I

Released 28 February 2002 on PlayStation 2

Developer
Monolith Soft Inc.
Publisher
Namco
Made in
Tokyo, Japan
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Themes
Fantasy, Science fiction
Series
Xenosaga
IGDB PLAYERS7543 ratings

About Xenosaga Episode I

Xenosaga: Episode I - Der Wille zur Macht, the first chapter of a trilogy, is a Japanese-style sci-fi role-playing game, sharing many common themes and gameplay elements with Xenogears. The battle system is not unlike the one used in Xenogears (combo attacks, AP and EP gauges, etc.), but random encounters are eliminated. Instead, the enemies are now visible and battles can be avoided. During combat the few upcoming ally and enemy turns are shown onscreen, allowing the player to make strategic decisions based on who will act next. A rolling slot moves with each turn as well, conferring a bonus such as added damage or bonus XP for any action on that turn.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

PlayStation 228 February 2002

Screenshots

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Videos

Xenosaga Episode I: Gameplay VideoXenosaga Episode I: Trailer

Xenosaga series

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Sources: Wikidata, IGDB, Wikipedia's release lists.